Synopsis

Life takes an unexpected turn when Prince Paxdon bans Amanda Shelton from Telenia’s Summer Palace, but that’s just the first step in an incredible journey that has her leading the province’s oppressed women into a life of self-sufficiency. The threat of war remains, and others are watching her every move as Amanda leaves the safety and security of the rural north and ventures to the capital city where she faces peril and life altering decisions. Will her future be a life of luxury or despair?

The immensely popular Booktown Mystery series is what put Lorraine Bartlett’s pen name Lorna Barrett on the New York Times Bestseller list, but it’s her talent -- whether writing as Lorna, or L.L. Bartlett, or Lorraine Bartlett -- that keeps her there. This multi-published, Agatha-nominated author pens the exciting Jeff Resnick Mysteries as well as the acclaimed Victoria Square Mystery series, and now the Tales of Telenia saga, and has many short stories and novellas to her name(s). Check out the links to all her works here: http://www.lorrainebartlett.com

Short Story Collection

Amanda Shelton finds herself banned by Prince Paxdon from Telenia’s Summer Palace. This act gives Amanda an idea of how to help Telenia’s oppressed women. With the threat of war increasing and the loss of many soldiers, Prince Paxdon welcomes Amanda back to Telenia. Paxdon allows Amanda to put her idea of teaching the poor women to sew allowing them to earn their own income. Amanda and Prince Paxdon start to form a new relationship/partnership. Can Amanda help to Telenia begin to make changes to improve the economy?
This is the 2nd book but my first in this series. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The only reason I did not listen to this book in one sitting is that I had to sleep and work. This book is a science fiction adventure with a touch of romance and humor. I will definitely read more of this series.
Narrator Steven Barnett is wonderful at bringing the characters to life. He has a great voice and comedic timing. His narration is an added bonus to an already great book.
I was given a copy of this book in hopes I would submit a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.